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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,007.37 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,007.37 and 184.63 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,007.37 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,007.37 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,007.37 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 185,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,990.72/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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